Recent content by gibekim

Be careful with factory loaded 148 HBWC. As a previous poster had noted some will not fit the magazines and will have to be re-seated. And as has been previously posted they are primarily for revolver loads and are NOT RATED AS MID-RANGE. You can check with the manufacturer or the seller and...

686 OK for bullseye. I respectfully disagree. One of the top Bullseye shooters in my area uses one as well as few others who shoot at the weekly local match. The heavy barrel is not a problem. Semi auto shooters add weight to their frames to reduce muzzle flip (model 52's have provisions for...

Alternate Bullets Does you range allow "plated bullets"? If so, Berry's makes a 148 grain HBWC and Extreme has a 148 grain DEWC. I've used both in my 52-2 with no noticeable change in performance over cast or swagged.

When I bought my M&P Pro 40 some years back the difference was that the "Pro" models were equipped with the 2 piece safety trigger and NO external Thumb Safety. Hope this helps.

Congrats on your new 52 and welcome to the brotherhood. They are a pleasure to shoot but can be finicky especially with feeding issues. Most often the feeding issues can be corrected by tuning the magazines. Check for sharp corners on the top part of the mag that retains the cartridge. Also you...

case length also matters I agree with the previous posts that suggest that the shaving is a result of the the roll crimp being to heavy. You may also want to measure several of you cases to see the variants in case length. 38 specials cases can vary from 1.145 to 1.155 in length. The longer...

did you mean quiet. The 10/22 is ammo picky as a previous poster commented. It will shoot CCI Standard Velocity 22lr quite reliably. However, when I purchased my 10/22 Target the LGS recommended that I shoot 300 to 400 rounds of High Velocity plated ammo first. I ran 400 mini-mags through it...

Loosen it up I have weak hands an wrists due to age and arthritis. Had difficulty racking a 1911 myself at times, especially with a red dot mounted on it. My solution was to use the lightest recoil spring that I could get by with for the ammo that I was using. (too light can be hard on the gun...

HBWC more accurate Extreme's 148 DEWC are OK for target practice. 2.7 Bullseye is just about right. When you use up your supply from Extreme try Hornady 148 HBWC with 3.2 W231 (or HP-38) you will notice a difference in accuracy and felt recoil. Nice load for competition.

LUV MY 67-1 The 67-1 4" is my favorite range shooter. Easy to handle, accurate and easy to load for. I purchased mine for $265 several years ago. She was in rough shape but with some elbow grease some new parts and TLC brought her back to a piece which I am proud to own.

get a bluetooth speaker You can get a simple bluetooth speaker at any electronics store. They are not expensive. I use an app on my smartphone for bullseye practice with one. Your iPad should work with it as well. Can easily hear it with headsets on and soft plugs in my ears. A friend has a...

It may be the mags Both replys to your post are spot on correct. However, even the most consistent ammo will have problems in a finicky magazine. Model 52 mags, especially newer ones, are widely thought to be unreliable. I've had several. They are fixable. If the round doesn't sit high enough...

2 Gun matches I don't have a 38 Super as yet, but might consider one if it will serve the purpose. My 52 is in need of a barrel which if I were lucky enough to find one it would probably cost around $400 to $500 bucks. Even with a new barrel the frame and slide needs work to be done plus the...

Would love to have one I certainly would love to own a Clark Custom but sadly they are out of my budget. Kimber makes a 1911 chambered for the 38 Super, they are 1/3 the price of a Clark, certainly not as accurate but well enough for my old eyes and hands.

Does anyone use 38 Super for Bullseye competition? How does it compare to 45ACP as far as recoil and accuracy are concerned. I know that the smaller bullet affects scoring. I am thinking of maybe using a 125 grain SWC in 38 Super. I have a model 52 but it is old and worn with no parts available...